Goodbye Burnley

 Last view of Pendle Hill as we leave the marina

This morning we set of and left the marina behind. It has been a lovely spot and it is a shame we can't stay longer.

Looking down on Burnley from the embankment

This was an interesting view of Burnley. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish landmarks from the canal but there is no mistaking the bus station!

 View down the "Straight Mile"

 Farewell to Uncle Bill and Auntie Sheila

After getting excited about visiting a large Tesco's to replenish our food supplies and bread for the ducks we met up with Bill and Sheila and had coffee and cakes on the boat. We said goodbye but knowing them, they could turn up somewhere on the next bit of our route!

Angela's new sewing machine 

Just as we were about to leave, the Weavers Triangle exhibition opened and we had a quick look around. As my grandmother and grandfather were weavers it was very interesting.

 Back to school



 Back to school too

In the exhibition there was a school room with desks and a blackboard like the ones Graham and I had at school. I enjoyed handling the old inkwell which brought back memories of being the ink well monitor - a rather messy job!



 Entering Gannow Tunnel

 Cute ponies

 Pursued by hordes of geese

 A huge flock of Canada Geese pursued the boat for ages after being fed half a loaf.

 Over the M65 Aqueduct

Tonight's tranquil mooring

We travelled until 7pm to be in a good position for the locks at Blackburn tomorrow. It turned chilly and by the time we moored we were cold and so put the heating on - not good for July!